Bulgarian Makarov

[JonB]

I ordered one of the 'unissued' Mak's that are out there right now and just got it all cleaned up. I do believe this one was unissued as there are no signs of wear, usage, etc. There were 2 small spots on the slide that I touched up with some Perma Blue - basically marks from sitting in storage. It came with 2 mags, commie red star grip, black grip, holster, lanyard, cleaning tool, and a logbook.

I have 40 rounds of test ammo loaded and ready to go. (93gr coated bullets, 3.3gr to 3.6gr of Titegroup, cut-down 9mm Luger brass).

Anyone know the significance of the hammer, extractor, and safety switch being reddish? Just to match the grip?

 

[MADDOG]

That plum color comes from the bluing process. It's not a problem at all. The Ruger fans really like it. Sometimes the price goes up with one that really has a nice "plum hue" to it.

 

[Traffer]

How much did you pay? I am interested in those also. Where is the best place to get them?

 

[zb338]

I went to a gun show in Pennsylvania a couple of weeks ago and a guy had four of
them for sale. As new condition for $250 each. I have a Russian one I bought used so I didn't buy one.

Zeke

 

[JonB]

How much did you pay? I am interested in those also. Where is the best place to get them?

There are a few places online selling these now. I got this from Top Gun Supply, but Classic has them as does Buds, J&G, SOG, and others. All are around $300.

 

[lincen]

Dan's ammo in PA has some very nice Bulgarians with matching magazines, give him a call.